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New community hub set to become a reality at last

A vision of the new Sopwell Community Hub.

Laura Bill

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A vision for a new community hub in Sopwell is one step closer to reality. The plans will see the demolition of the decrepit Marlborough Pavilion, off Cottonmill Lane, and its replacement with new facilities. Detailed plans for the scheme...

The 20's Plenty campaign aims to reduce the speed of roads across Hertfordshire, including St Albans

Call for 20mph speed limits across district wins council support

Matt Adams

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Aerial photos of Butterfly World in St Albans taken by SkyPhocal

Residents' misery after disruption on former Butterfly World site

Matt Adams

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Councillor Ralph Sangster, cabinet member for resources and performance at Herts County Council.

Council tax to rise in county after 'extraordinary' year

Sol Buckner, Local Democracy Reporter

An artist’s impression of how the new Clarence Park play area will look.

Work set to begin on new Clarence Park playground

Matt Adams

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Bim Afolami. Picture: Martin Wootton

Bim Afolami

MP discusses vaccine programme and impact of lockdown in virtual Q&A

Maya Derrick

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Community hospital wards are closing at St Albans City.

NHS

Have your say on hospital redevelopments in our area

Maya Derrick

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St Albans District councillor photographs by Pete Stevens May 2010

Obituary

Tributes paid following death of 'warm and polite' Redbourn councillor

Maya Derrick

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Police are hoping to identify this man (pictured) as part of an investigation into an arson in Smallford

£100,000 of vehicles destroyed in Smallford arson

Maya Derrick

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Creators of last year's Drive & Dine Theatre return this summer with The Alfresco Theatre Drive-in

Comedy

Drive-in cinema, comedy and music coming to Herts Showground

Alan Davies

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Steve and Cathy Walker, owners of Collinson Hall, Isobel Dwyer of Rennie Grove and Tim Taylor from Team FORGE.

Cycle challenge forging ahead thanks to sponsorship

Matt Adams

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David Williams, the leader of Hertfordshire County Council. Photo: Pete Stevens.

County council leader praises sacrifice made by residents during lockdown

Sol Buckner, Local Democracy Reporter

Church Street, Essendon. Picture: DANNY LOO

Area Guide: The upmarket Hertfordshire village of Essendon

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Charity News

March Madness comes to Metro Bank for charity fundraiser

Maya Derrick

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Residents of Burnham Road, St Albans have been revealing flower-based windows each day, comparing it to a spring-like advent calendar

Blooming Burnham flower tributes 'spread love not lurgies'

Maya Derrick

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Claire Holden renewed her promise with her daughter in Stevenage.

Renewed promises made across three generations of Herts guides

Laura Bill

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The stamp duty holiday extension is due to end on March 31.

Opinion

Comment: Hoping next week's Budget brings good news for movers

Jane Howdle

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Tig, the springer spaniel, was stolen from kennels while her Redbourn family were on holiday.

Special report: An insight into dog theft in Hertfordshire

Laura Bill

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Haggling on a home could be your passport to serious savings.

Negotiation, negotiation, negotiation: How to haggle when buying a home

Vicky Shaw

Eggshells can be used to grow seedlings.

How recycling can save you money when sowing seeds

Hannah Stephenson

Jim McManus, the council's director of public health (left), and Cllr Tim Hutchings, executive member for public health and protection

We must 'learn to live with COVID' as county takes first steps towards...

Anne Suslak

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St Albans City FC

Enter Shikari collab with St Albans City for charity shirt

Maya Derrick

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Bim Afolami has been vocal about his objections to proposed redevelopments due to the impact on surrounding residents. Pictur...

Harpenden receives high praise from Health Secretary over vaccine

Laura Bill

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Management and staff at Grace Muriel House are delighted with their new acquisition and are already busy planning for residents once lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Mini bus donated to St Albans residential home

Laura Bill

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Little Club Elsa

Herts duo deliver 'heart warming' virtual performing arts classes

Maya Derrick

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Creators of last year's Drive & Dine Theatre return this summer with The Alfresco Theatre Drive-in

Comedy

Drive-in cinema, comedy and music coming to Herts Showground

Alan Davies

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A vision of the new Sopwell Community Hub.

New community hub set to become a reality at last

Laura Bill

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Aerial photos of Butterfly World in St Albans taken by SkyPhocal

Residents' misery after disruption on former Butterfly World site

Matt Adams

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The 20's Plenty campaign aims to reduce the speed of roads across Hertfordshire, including St Albans

Call for 20mph speed limits across district wins council support

Matt Adams

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NHS

Batchwood Hall COVID vaccine team warn of potential scam call

Maya Derrick

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The King's School, Harpenden

Education News | Poll

What to expect with pupils heading back to the classroom

Maya Derrick

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Kathleen Jarman (nee Burgess) celebrated her 100th birthday on February 12

Woman celebrates 100th birthday in lockdown with champagne toast

Laura Bill

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There are currently 1,841 confirmed coronavirus cases across St Albans as of November 24, according to ONS data. Picture: GET...

Coronavirus

St Albans' COVID cases decline considerably as roadmap out of lockdown...

Maya Derrick

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News

Council tax to rise in county after 'extraordinary' year

Councillor Ralph Sangster, cabinet member for resources and performance at Herts County Council.

Sol Buckner, Local Democracy Reporter

Council tax is set to rise across Herts to help with COVID-19 recovery, following a year which has been described as 'extraordinary'. The 2021/2022 budget was approved in a meeting on February 23, and includes an increase of two per cent for...

Photograph of a bright blue swimming pool at a modern luxury villa in Crete, Greece, with blue sky behind it

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Opinion: Freedom for many is a place in the sun

Peter Sharkey

A vision of the new Sopwell Community Hub.

New community hub set to become a reality at last

Laura Bill

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Bim Afolami. Picture: Martin Wootton

Bim Afolami

MP discusses vaccine programme and impact of lockdown in virtual Q&A

Maya Derrick

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The 20's Plenty campaign aims to reduce the speed of roads across Hertfordshire, including St Albans

Call for 20mph speed limits across district wins council support

Matt Adams

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Things to do

Drive-in cinema, comedy and music coming to Herts Showground

Creators of last year's Drive & Dine Theatre return this summer with The Alfresco Theatre Drive-in

Comedy

Alan Davies

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A new festival from the team behind Pub in the Park is coming to the Hertfordshire Showground this summer with music, live theatre, comedy and drive-in movies.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus.

Coronavirus

What can open when under lockdown exit plan

Alan Davies

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The Barn Theatre has postponed two forthcoming productions due to concerns over the coronavirus outb

Theatre

The show must go on! Drama festival rips up the rule book for virtual event

Alan Davies

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Folk duo Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer will perform at Folk at the Maltings' next online concert.

Music

Leading musical duo headline latest online concert

Alan Davies

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St Albans-based theatre company Trestle is looking for new trustees.

Theatre

Theatre company's final call for new trustees to come on board

Alan Davies

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Property

Area Guide: The upmarket Hertfordshire village of Essendon

Church Street, Essendon. Picture: DANNY LOO

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Essendon is a hilltop village in the south east of Hertfordshire, which overlooks the valley of the River Lea. And while the affluent rural enclave is less than five miles east of Hatfield, it’s a world away from the busy Hertfordshire town...

The stamp duty holiday extension is due to end on March 31.

Opinion

Comment: Hoping next week's Budget brings good news for movers

Jane Howdle

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Eggshells can be used to grow seedlings.

How recycling can save you money when sowing seeds

Hannah Stephenson

Haggling on a home could be your passport to serious savings.

Negotiation, negotiation, negotiation: How to haggle when buying a home

Vicky Shaw

Chequers House, Chequer Street, St Albans

Property of the Week

Property Spotlight: A smart apartment in a new St Albans city centre...

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Sport

St Albans City Youth thank sponsors ahead of golden anniversary season

St Albans City Youth Football Club new badge

Football

Neil Metcalfe

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As St Albans City Youth get set for their long-awaited return to football and 50th anniversary season, they have sent out a heart-felt thank you to their many sponsors.

Matt Ball playing for St Albans City against Gosport Borough in October 2016.

Non-League Football | Opinion

Matt Ball: Why non-league clubs should do more with their clubhouse and bar

Matt Ball

Ian Allinson applauds the fans at the end of the 2015-16 season.

St Albans City FC

Five years of ups and downs but Ian Allinson has loved every second of...

Neil Metcalfe

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St Albans City Youth new badge

Football

Locked down but St Albans City Youth certainly not idle

Neil Metcalfe

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Welwyn Garden City and St Neots Town skippers with match officials

Non-League Football

Non-league season finally brought to an end by FA

Neil Metcalfe

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Lifestyle

Area Guide: The upmarket Hertfordshire village of Essendon

Church Street, Essendon. Picture: DANNY LOO

Herts Ad Property team

Essendon is a hilltop village in the south east of Hertfordshire, which overlooks the valley of the River Lea. And while the affluent rural enclave is less than five miles east of Hatfield, it’s a world away from the busy Hertfordshire town...

The stamp duty holiday extension is due to end on March 31.

Opinion

Comment: Hoping next week's Budget brings good news for movers

Jane Howdle

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Eggshells can be used to grow seedlings.

How recycling can save you money when sowing seeds

Hannah Stephenson

Haggling on a home could be your passport to serious savings.

Negotiation, negotiation, negotiation: How to haggle when buying a home

Vicky Shaw

Chequers House, Chequer Street, St Albans

Property of the Week

Property Spotlight: A smart apartment in a new St Albans city centre...

Herts Ad Property team